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Summer is for Picnic Sandwiches: How You Can Make Yours Healthier

Summer is here, prompting many trips to the beach, camping adventures, and other activities where you will want to bring along a picnic. Sandwiches are a natural choice for your picnic basket because of t...

SNAP Policy Changes: Steps in the Right Direction but More Work Needed

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, provides a vital safety net against hunger for millions of Americans facing financial hardship. In recent years, SNA...

Lottery Winners Shouldn't Get Food Stamps

Hitting the jackpot in the lottery can be life changing. The influx of millions of dollars provides opportunities that most people can only dream of. However, some big winners continue collecting food stamps, costing taxpayers ...

7 Ways Sudden Weather Changes Can Affect Your Health

Climate change experts have stated that hotter temperatures aren't the only thing that will result from increased carbon in the atmosphere. Another serious effect is wild weather. During the week of February 15, a severe s...

Things You Need to Know About Food Stamps Support Programs and EBT

Are you seeking more information on Food Stamps support programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)? Wonder what they are and how they ...

​​​​​​​Stretching SNAP Benefits for a Healthier Diet on a Fixed Income

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a vital lifeline for low-income individuals and families, but the minimum benefit of $23 per month often falls short. Desp...

The Benefits of Applying for Food Stamps

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, provides essential resources for millions of low-income Americans. The program offers invaluable aid to needy families by helping them acquire healthy...

Fitness Challenges That Help Older Adults Boost Wellness

Getting older is inevitable, but that doesn't mean our health and wellness have to diminish as we age. by taking on regular fitness challenges, older adults can significantly improve their overall health and wellness. ...

Food Assistance Program SNAP Fails to Cover Meal Costs for the Average American Families

The Urban Institute's recent study, financially supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has disclosed a significant gap between the food budget provided by the Supplemental N...